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The Revelation of 2008

GRACIEMAG 140
Featuring Sergio Moraes
An everyday champion
tells the story of Jiu-Jitsu’s revelation
of the year, as well as all the coverage from the No-Gi Pan, the US Open
and Helio Gracie’s 95th birthday party.
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The 2008 Elon Grappling
Invitational Team Champions
On Aug. 16 2008 Team Alliance
went to battle again. Once again proving why there are the#1 team in
the world. With stand out performances from Max Labranche, Graham Allen,
Mitch Phillips, Dave Patterson, World Champion Lori Guerrero, and Matt
Moss The Team was able to win some tuff battle against the always tuff
Fight to win academy headed by Steve Hall.
Team
results:
1- Alliance
2- Fight to Win
3- Integrated Martial
arts
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Kid Peligro
Jiu-Jitsu News . . . Can anyone beat Alliance Team?
Submitted by:Kid Peligro / Sr Editor at
www.adcombat.com
Alliance
Team conquered another team title this past weekend. The
powerhouse Alliance took the Rio International Open team title,
completing a huge trifecta: Pan, Worlds and International. Team leader
Romero "Jacare" Cavalcanti was ecstatic:
"After conquering the Pan and the Worlds we have also won the
International title with a large number of points! Our team is
unstoppable winning every major tournament in 2008. With the efforts of
Sergio Moraes, Michael Langhi, Gabriel Vella, Batista,
Jimmy,Leo, Thiago Clemente and many other again we put on a
show with a high index of submissions. I am very proud to say that we
are the best team in the planet right now!
We are going strong after the '08 No-Gi title as well, with
Tarsis, Vella, Cobrinha and others ready for war. Our secret is
follow the orders of the commanders: Jacare & Gurgel.
None of our athletes hide behind their titles and my reply to those that
prematurely stated that Alliance Team was dead is that they are crying
now! "
Sergio Moraes wins weight and Absolute at Rio Open
Team results:
1- Alliance
2- Check Matt
3- UGF
International Masters and Seniors Championships
Team Results:
1- Gracie Humaita
2- Alliance
3- Brazilian Top Team
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Alliance World 2008 Champions

The Alliance Warriors that made it all happen!! Congrats to all for your
spirit and support!!
By Eduardo Ferreira
The team
Alliance , leaded by Romero Jacaré and Fábio Gurgel, was the great
champion of the BJJ Worlds team’s competition. Before the black belt
finals, in which
Alliance had Rubens Charles Cobrinha, Lucas Lepri, Sérgio Moraes and
Bill Cooper, the team already had the points to defeat the last year
champion Gracie Barra, from Carlinhos Gracie and Márcio Feitosa. Gracie
Barr also lost the second place to Royler Gracie’s Gracie Humaitá,
helped by the performance of Xande Ribeiro that defeated Roger at the
open weight final.
World Team Standing:
1 - Alliance (117 points )
2- Gracie Humaita ( 66 points )
3- Gracie Barra ( 65 points )
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Kron Gracie loose at his debut to Sérgio Moraes ( Alliance )
By Guilherme Cruz
After
submit all his opponents at the purple and brown belt and conquer all
titles, Kron Gracie came to the black belt as one of the favorites.
Debuting with his new belt at the BJJ Worlds, the son of the legend
Rickson Gracie was surprised by the
Alliance
black belt Sérgio Moraes. Sérgio first appearance to the audience was on
MTL, when he fought by Murilo Bustamante team at the MMA event that was
hold at São Paulo, November last year.
Beginning well, Sérgio took Kron down twice, passed the guard and
mounted twice. Next to the end of the fight, Sergio was 13 points
heading the fight (15x2) and got a choke from the mounted position,
submitting Kron Gracie and driving crazy the
Alliance
crowd that watched the fight. Although the defeat, Kron is a strong name
at the black belt. With only 19 years old, the debut went not as Kron
expected, but the defeat would not put out his historical from titles,
promising to the future a lot of excitement at the young black belt.
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Women's Self Defense in Charlotte:
by News 14 Carolina web staff
Self-defense experts say the worst part of an attack
situation is the feeling of helplessness. With that in mind, nearly
two-dozen women took a class Saturday morning at Alliance Jujitsu of
Charlotte on learning to defend themselves.

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Cobrinha three-times Feather Weight Champion
Rubens Charles Cobrinha confirmed his condition of favorite
and conquered the third World championship. The
Alliance black belt had a tough final against
Bruno Frazzato (Brasa). Until the final minute of the fight, both were
tied by 4 points and 2 on advantages, but Rubens Cobrinha surprised
everyone with a foot-lock to defear Bruno and win the feather weight.
Spartan Golden Cup Team Champions
Team Alliance wins the Spartan Golden Cup May 31, 2008. Team Joe Hurst
was in full force running for the Gold as well as some of the other
local team.
Team Standing:
1- Alliance
2- Joe Hurst ( Gracie Barra )
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Alliance Pan AM 2008 Champions

Team Results:
1- Alliance
2- Gracie Barra
3- Brasa
Alliance Team had a strong showing in the 2008 Pan winning the
overall title over Gracie Barra and Brasa.
Alliance leader Romero "Jacare" had nothing but praise
for his team: "This was a historic tournament with over 2000
competitors, we won the adult division for the first time ever. In the
masters and seniors we had double the points of the second place team.
This is the result of a great effort not only by me but also from other
Alliance instructors such as
Cobrinha, Fabio Gurgel, Clemente, Garcia,
Franjinha, Gigi, Paulo Sergio Santos, Molher, Sucuri and
others along with the entire team of fighhters and students.
After such great win there is only one thing to say
Ah! Uh!Uh! Uh E Alliance"
Congratulations to Alliance and all other teams along with organizers,
fighters and everyone in BJJ, the 2008 Pan was the bomb! .
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info>>
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Bud World Cup Pro Champion

Alliance Starting 2008 with a bang!! Rubens "Cobrinha" Charles
Submitting all of his opponents, Ryan Hall, Monroe Hall and the very
tuff Rick Macauley in the finals to win the 185 and below Budweiser
World Cup Pro Title, and the Most Technical Fighter Trophy!
Team Alliance wins NC State BJJ Championships
The event was held in Monroe NC on Nov. 11. Team Hurst, Fight to Win,
Team Roc and various other Fighters show casing their talent. The
Competition was tougher than ever. Big congrats to all the fighters!!! and
to the always competitive Ian McPherson for his Win in the PRO DIVISION!!

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